Homelessness

Drop-in day centre aiming to guide homeless or vulnerable people towards a more secure way of life. Practical support includes subsidised meals, access to healthcare, clothing, laundry and showers. Housing and benefits advice available from Monday to Friday by appointment – visit the facility at normal opening hours for booking. There is also a bike…

Centrepoint is the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people. They provide Housing, Mental and Physical Health Support, Academical Support and a chance to Move On. Homeless young people, aged 16-25, stay with Centrepoint for up to two years, but they are supported for another six months to make sure they can live independently. Centrepoint provides more than…

Church Housing Trust supports 14 London hostels that take care of approximately 450 homeless people at any given time. They meet the needs not covered by statutory grants such as residents’ welfare, therapeutic activities, training facilities and resettlement support. A StreetSmart grant will be used to fund welfare and resettlement costs for the 35 homeless…

Crisis Skylight is part of the national charity Crisis for single homeless people and they provide an education, training and employment centre for homeless and vulnerably housed people as a route out of homelessness. There are courses in art, music, drama, vocational courses and basic skills training. The Centre provides courses leading to qualifications in…

East European Advice Centre runs a number of projects that are focused on helping disadvantaged Eastern European migrants in London to improve quality of life and integration to the British society. Their concern is with people who are socially excluded, live in poverty or destitution that may lead to homelessness, and whose skills are underutilized…

Emmaus is a homelessness charity providing more than just a bed for the night to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. They provide a home for as long as someone needs it and meaningful work in their social enterprise. Their residents, known as companions, receive bed and board, clothing, and a small weekly allowance….

Groundswell is a registered charity which exists to enable homeless and vulnerable people to take more control of their lives, have a greater influence on services and to play a fuller role in our community. We deliver a range of innovative projects which put homeless people at the heart of solutions to homelessness focusing…

A nurse-led specialist community health inclusion team, part of the NHS, to support vulnerable people who have difficulty accessing primary care services (eg GPs and nurses), such as homeless people, refugees, asylum seekers and people with addictions. The clinics are run at day centres, drug and alcohol services and hostels in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. They…

Homeless Link is currently working on a project, supported by the City Bridge Trust, to improve mental health services for homeless people across London. Their aim is to ensure that homelessness services are psychologically informed environments. This means creating an environment that fosters positive change in individuals by adopting a person centred approach which is…

Homeless Outreach (START) is a small multi-disciplinary assessment team for street homeless people in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. Their role is to engage and assess homeless people with severe mental health problems and to refer them on to local mainstream services. They do not provide care co-ordination and they are not a housing team. The…

In 2017 Kairos Community Trust is celebrating its 25th anniversary. They are dedicated to helping homeless men and women with drug and alcohol problems. They do this through detox and rehab programmes and a network of 29 supported move-on houses across six London boroughs (Brent, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Southwark and Wandsworth). Their five core services…

London Street Rescue is a Greater London Authority and Mayor of London funded service helping rough sleepers off the streets and into accommodation. Every night of the year, London Street Rescue are out and about across all London boroughs that don’t have their own outreach team, acting as a safety net for some of society’s…

ReStore Community Projects, part of the London Community Resource Network, is a registered charity (118616) which recycles and reuses domestic furniture and appliances for the benefit of people in need. Key objectives are: to provide good quality low-cost furniture and appliances to provide training and employment opportunities, in particular to those who are or have…

One of the leading registered providers of social housing in the UK, providing support and affordable housing to people of all ages and circumstances throughout England. Riverside provides: affordable homes to rent for singles, couples and families care and support for older people, those at risk of homelessness and other people facing significant challenges in…

The Robes Project operates a cold weather night shelter from November to April in seven different South London churches. Each church takes it in turn to offer hospitality and shelter to a group of homeless people for one night a week. The project is run by two staff and over 200 volunteers. Each guest is…

Shelter’s London advice line offers free specialist advice on housing issues across all London boroughs. This includes advice on debt, welfare, and guidance on access to accommodation and available local services. If you are eligible for legal aid, Shelter London’s legal services offer advice and court representation in cases including possession hearings, evictions and ASB…

Spires is a South London based charity that helps hundreds of homeless and disadvantaged people all year round. They work to improve the quality of life of people who are homeless, insecurely housed, unemployed or suffering from the effects of poverty, mental ill health and loneliness. Spires’ services are offered at the drop-in day centre…

Putting Down Roots is a gardening project for people who are currently homeless or have been in the past, or who are at risk of becoming homeless. We work in hostel grounds, public parks and on our own allotment, developing gardening skills, growing organic vegetables and carrying out hard landscaping and building projects. We have…

Thames Reach helps homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. In this way, they hope to achieve their vision of ending street homelessness. They support people with experience of homelessness as well as vulnerable or isolated men and women who may be in danger of becoming homeless. They…

This is a charity running choirs for people experiencing homelessness, mental health issues and other challenges such as recovery or discrimination. In South London, they run a weekly choir near Elephant & Castle, but also provide free outreach singing workshops to other services in the area. They would be delighted to run one-off workshops for…

The Big House in Camberwell has 11 studio flats, providing supported accommodation to people who have been homeless. It specialises in supporting ex-servicemen from the British Armed Forces. They work closely with a large number of ex-services organisations including SSAFA, Veterans Aid, Garden Leave, Stoll and the Poppy Factory amongst others. Big House offers a…